Witnesses leapt into water after girl fell from boat

The driver of the boat, Matthew Gibson, had no UK-recognised qualification despite having five years' experience as a ski-boat driver. Staff said there was a "lax" attitude to health and safety.

The court was told how parents of some of the children were watching from picnic tables when Mari-Simon fell into the water. Two of the witnesses leapt into the river after failing to get Mr Gibson's attention. The driver later told police he did not see the girl fall in. He said: